Some of the UK’s best outdoor touring works are coming to Sherburn in Elmet on 17th August 2025! Experience a mix of theatre, dance, circus and puppetry – plus tasty food, fun for all ages, chances to join in and creations from our own communities. A full afternoon of FREE entertainment for the whole family, just turn up!
When
Sunday 17 August, 1pm -5.30pm
Where
Eversley Park, Sherburn in Elmet (opposite Aldi)
Timetable
There are overlaps in the timetable – this allows people to dip into what they fancy. Go and explore the stalls, eat some delicious food, and experience the festival on your own terms!
13:00-17:30 – Food and drink stalls: Latin Fusion, Munira Caterers, The Dutch pancake co, Devonskitchen, and Mr Whippy
13:00-17:30 – ‘Chill-out zone’
13:00-17:30 – Sharing Sherburn: a collection of community and creativity (pick up a newspaper, explore the interactive display, and learn about the book ‘Black Dog, Sit!’)
13:10-13:50 – Perhaps Contraption, The Journey
13:10-13:50 – Trigger, Teabreak
13:50-14:20 – Athelstan Primary School Spoken Word Parade
13:55-14:25 – Tit for Tat, Now I am become D/deaf (destroyer of words)
14:25-14:55 – Monk Fryston CE Primary School Puppetry Parade
14:25-14:35 – Ghetto Fabulous Vogue Workshop – for all to join!
14:35-14:50 – Sherburn High School X Ghetto Fabulous
14:50-15:25 – Ghetto Fabulous, Family Catwalk Extravaganza
15:25-16:10 – Gorilla Circus, RPM
16:10-16:50 – Perhaps Contraption, The Journey
16:15-16:55 – Trigger, Teabreak
17:00-17:30 – Tit for Tat, Now I am become D/deaf (destroyer of words)
17:00-17:30 – Ghetto Fabulous, Family Catwalk Extravaganza
Cost
Free. Additional cost for food stalls.
Conditions
- No alcohol.
- Dogs on lead.
- Limited parking; please walk or cycle.
- Accessible toilets available.
Volunteering
If you’d like to help point people in the right direction, please get in touch with karen.packham@siect.uk. A couple of hours or the full event is appreciated. We’ll do our best so volunteers can enjoy the day. As a thank-you, we’ll give you a voucher for the on-site food and drink stalls.
Pom-pom makers needed! – Sherburn and Villages Community Trust
